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GU53 DZA

2003 Renault Grand Espace

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,038 mi
Last recorded158,038 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Grand Espace70,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 DZA
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 158,038 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 152,116 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coolant leak header tank ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 152,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coolant leak header tank ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 143,183 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s and o/s (2.7.3)

Front head lamp lens deteriating

Pass 11 May 2016 137,782 miles

At the time of test all of the rear seats were missing

At the time of test the engine management light was on

At the time of test the passenger air bag was switched off

Both headlamp lenses are opaque but the light output and beam patterns are just acceptable

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

The offside rear wheel is heavily corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 134,071 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both headlamp lenses misty but with good pattern

Pass 30 Jan 2014 130,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Sep 2012 123,377 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 112,458 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2011 112,434 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2010 101,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs are wearing thin; nearside rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2009 87,308 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 74,134 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 74,134 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2007 60,291 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 60,291 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 47,647 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Espace?

Based on 167,170 MOT tests across 12,195 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
7,518
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,269
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,240
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,803
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,497
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GU53 DZA is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 70,794 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Grand Espace fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 9,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU53 DZA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GU53 DZA is a 2003 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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